Chapter 970: SS-Rank Eye of Ten Thousand Demons! All Revealed!
"Ha!"
As soon as Azure Dragon Meng Zhang spoke, several national commanders burst into laughter.
The Free Federation's commander looked at Meng Zhang and said with a grin, "Relax. Since we're not contributing, if he actually conquers Heavenly Demon Capital, we won't claim a single bit of merit!"
"Exactly! This Heavenly Demon Capital isn't like Lemoris Fortress, where he could pull off a sneak attack!"
"The main thing is—those ten Demon Sovereigns aren't some pushovers."
"If Ling Zhan really takes this city, I'll crawl upside down around the entire military camp!"
Other generals from empires allied with the Free Federation chimed in with bold declarations.
Judging by their expressions, they clearly thought Ling Zhan had no chance.
"I think you'd best be cautious. That non-specialist's methods are incredibly tricky. If the situation changes, you'll regret it."
A few empire commanders still held out hope for Ling Zhan.
After all, Ling Zhan had performed miracles before—and his personal strength was monstrous!
Regardless of how Lemoris Fortress fell, it was a fact that he slew the Crimson Phoenix Demon Sovereign.
Can you really say someone who killed a Demon Sovereign isn't powerful?
"Haha! Commander Muse, don't worry. This Heavenly Demon Capital doesn't look conquerable—especially without our cooperation!"
"If he does conquer it, it just means those Demon Sovereigns are trash!"
"But we've fought those Demon Sovereigns for years. We know how strong they are."
"Relax—Ling Zhan will fail and retreat in disgrace!"
A general from the Beastman Court laughed boldly.
Other commanders nodded with smug smiles.
The few who still believed in Ling Zhan simply shook their heads.
Clearly, these people underestimated that non-specialist's power.
"Either way, Commander Meng Zhang, we'll follow your lead!"
"I'm still looking forward to this merit tally."
Prince Luo Wei of the Amethyst Empire stepped forward, choosing to trust Dragon Nation and Ling Zhan.
Meng Zhang nodded and smiled. "As you all agreed—no need to fight in this siege. If Ling Zhan fails, just watch. Dragon Nation won't ask you to act. But let's be clear: if he succeeds in taking Heavenly Demon Capital, none of you get any credit."
"Agreed! We're willing to sign a pact as proof!"
"Come on, let's sign it!"
"And let the elders of the Sanctum Council be witnesses!"
Generals from the Free Federation, Fusang, Goryeo, the Beastman Court, and a dozen other empires swore oaths with absolute confidence.
Meng Zhang just smiled calmly.
He couldn't even be bothered to argue.
Once Heavenly Demon Capital fell, they'd have plenty to cry about.
When the battle report arrived last night, Meng Zhang immediately contacted Ling Zhan.
He asked if Ling Zhan was confident in breaking the capital. Ling Zhan gave just one word: Yes.
No extra explanation.
No lengthy arguments.
Just calm, steady words filled with a quiet yet overwhelming confidence!
No hesitation...
Meng Zhang immediately chose to support him.
Seeing all the other generals doubt Ling Zhan only reassured him further.
But that was understandable.
If he didn't know Ling Zhan so well, he'd probably feel the same.
"If this siege succeeds, then Adasim's wager is done. No chance of recovery."
Meng Zhang mused silently.
Word had it Adasim lost nearly one-tenth of his forces in the Battle of Betrayer's Abyss due to overconfidence.
One-tenth was a massive loss!
Especially considering the Abyss was barely even a stronghold.
Sacrificing that many troops for just a foothold? That's unacceptable for a world-class general.
"Enough. None of that matters. What's worth looking forward to is the look on these empire generals' faces later."
Meng Zhang smiled.
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Northern plains outside Heavenly Demon Capital.
Ling Zhan had arrived at the gates.
Even from nearly 100 kilometers away, they could see the towering Ten Thousand Demons Rift in the sky.
The rift's aura constantly corroded the land around it.
A terrifying presence.
Even more disturbing…
On the vast plains, countless corrupted beasts slaughtered each other endlessly.
Even when killed, the rampant magic reanimated their shredded meat, forming grotesque flesh monsters that resumed the carnage.
Seeing this, members of the Demon-Slaying and Amethyst Legions grew grim.
Everyone knew…
This Heavenly Demon Capital was far more difficult than Lemoris Fortress!
The enemy was on full alert!
Their defense was much stronger!
And there were ten Demon Sovereigns stationed inside!
Not to mention whether they could take the city—breaking the outer walls alone was uncertain!
But what they didn't know…
Ling Zhan's eyes had already shifted to a deep, eerie hue.
He gazed calmly at the capital.
Under the power of the SS+ talent "Eye of Ten Thousand Demons," he could clearly see the flow of magic, lifeforms, and the ten towers unique to Demon Sovereigns.
These towers were called the Ten Thousand Demon Towers.
But note—
These were not the same as the ones in Aether City.
Aether's towers held prisoners—Demon Soldiers, Generals, Emperors.
These ten were Demon Sovereigns' residences.
Ten Demon Sovereigns…
Ling Zhan saw each one clearly with his Eye of Ten Thousand Demons.
Heavenly Demon Capital's defense arrays could block almost all scouting magic…
No—only Grand Sages with the "True Sight" profession could pierce through this city's secrets.
But Ling Zhan was an exception.
His Eye of Ten Thousand Demons had advanced from SS to SS+.
Under this power, the rift-forged defense arrays were useless before his vision.